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Etymology

1. frontbencher

noun. a member of the House of Commons who is a minister in the government or who holds an official position in an opposition party.

Etymology

  • -er (English)
  • -er (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • bench (English)
  • benc (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • front (English)
  • front (Old French (842-ca. 1400))